Reform & News
What's changing in leasehold law and Government policy — and what it means for you.
The draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: what 27 January 2026 changed
The government published a draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill on 27 January 2026. Here is what it sets out, what is still uncertain, and what it means for leaseholders today.
Commonhold explained: could your block own itself outright?
Commonhold lets flat owners hold their units freehold with no ground rent and no expiring lease. It exists but is barely used. The draft Bill published in January 2026 aims to change that.
Service charge transparency is coming: inside the 2025 consultation
The government's 2025 consultation on leaseholder protections proposes standardised demands, annual reports, and higher Section 20 thresholds. Here's what it says and what it would mean.
Right to Manage just got cheaper: the 3 March 2025 reforms explained
Three significant RTM changes came into force on 3 March 2025, cutting costs and opening up more buildings. Here's exactly what changed and what it means in practice.
The two-year rule is gone: what it means for lease extensions and freehold purchases
Section 27 of the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024 abolished the two-year ownership rule on 31 January 2025. Here's what new buyers can and can't do today.
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